Finding the Third Proportional to 258,892,128 and 556,204,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,892,128 and 556,204,848 is: 1,194,952,644.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,892,128 : 556,204,848 = 556,204,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,892,128/556,204,848 = 556,204,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,892,128x = 556,204,848 × 556,204,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,892,128x = 309,363,832,938,703,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,363,832,938,703,104/258,892,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,952,644.29
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